Prayers
We are holding in our thoughts and prayers: Jane,
Janet, Sara, Peter, Fay, Alice, Naomi, Edna and Jackie.
If you would like to be included on the Prayer List, please let Mark, Sarah or Sue know..
Jesus Christ came to seek lost human beings, and bring them back into a right relationship with God.
But it cost him dearly – his death on the cross. He calls his followers now to journey together with him
‘in the way of the cross’. That means making sacrifices in the service of God and neighbour,
and finding it, in the words of today’s Collect, to be ‘the way of life and peace’.
Prayers for the People of Ukraine
As we mark the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, a prayer for Ukraine, written by our archbishops at the start of the war;
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
The Collect
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than
the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Baptism Anniversary Cards
Is anyone able to take on the role of writing and sending baptism anniversary cards?
This hasn’t been done for a while now and we would love to re-start it in both churches.
Please speak to Mark or one of the churchwardens
if you would like to help.
Readings
Exodus 17: 1-7
John 4: 5-42
St Peters Church is carrying out its annual revision of the Church Electoral Roll starting on Sunday 26th March.
Being on the electoral roll allows you to vote on matters at the Annual Church Meeting on Tuesday 16th of May.
A list of those currently on the Church Electoral Roll can be found with the blank application forms on the table at
the back of church if you wish to confirm you are already included. If you are already included on the Church
Electoral Roll you do not need to do anything, if you are currently not on the Church Electoral Roll and would like
to be included then please fill in an application form which can be found on the table at the back of church and
hand to one of the churchwardens who will pass it on to the Church Electoral Roll Officer, Derek R Smith.
Thank You in anticipation. Derek (And that reminds St Decuman’s that we need to do this too!)
CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other)
CAMEO continues on Thursdays in St Peter’s church, 10am-12pm. Everyone welcome to drop in for coffee and chat. Please speak to George or Sue if you have any questions.
Prayers for the Benefice
Each week we join our Baptist friends in praying for a local road or street.
Cassino Road in Watchet
Dovetons Drive in Williton
Pray for God’s blessing on those who live there.
Christians together in Watchet & Williton
Lent Lunches at the Salvation Army Hall
12.00 – 1.30pm every Monday (in Lent)
February 27th, March 13th, 20th, & 27th
Soup, bread, cheese, grapes
In aid of Christian Aid
Everyone welcome – do come along!
Both churches will usually be open
every day during daylight hours.
Quantock Deanery Prayer Diary - Every day of the month we pray for different people in our Deanery
Quantock Towers Benefice
12th Vacancy
13th Bridget Capewell, John Crothers, David Gover, Gill Southwood (Readers)
14th Stephen Morley, +Nigel Stock (Retired clergy)
15th The staff and students of Crowcombe C of E Primary School, Stogumber C of E Primary School
Quantock Villages Benefice
16th The people and parishes of Aisholt, Enmore, Goathurst, Nether Stowey, Over Stowey,
Spaxton with Charlynch; New Toddler Groups
17th Eleanor King (Rector), Kate Sax (Associate Priest), Nicki Bradford (Curate)
18th Jeanette Bole, Viv Chesterton, Maggie Harrison, Alison Hoare, Sarah Upfield (Readers)
The Benefice of Watchet and Williton
Sunday 12h March 2023
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
‘Walking in the way of the cross'
The Bible Course
Over 20 people from across the benefice were at the introductory evening for
The Bible Course on 1st March. It looks like it will be a really interesting course,
easy to follow and engaging. It is not too late to join! The next session is on Wednesday 15th March at 7pm,
in the Meeting Room, Williton and continues
each Wednesday evening in Lent.
You can get a flavour of the course by checking
out the first session, using this link:-
www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/the-bible-course/personal-edition/
Today’s Worship and Readings
9:15am Parish Communion at St Peter’s
10.45am Parish Communion at St Decuman’s
Next Sunday – 19th March – Lent 4 Mothering Sunday
9:15am Parish Communion at St Peter’s
10.45am Parish Communion at St Decuman’s
Dates for the week ahead:
Monday 13th March 9.45am Benefice Morning Prayer at Holy Cross
10.30am – 12.00 Noon WARM SPACE at Holy Cross – tea, coffee, biscuits, hot soup
12.00-1.30pm Lent Lunch at Salvation Army Hall, Watchet
Tuesday 14th March 9.30am Little Saints at the Meeting Room, Williton
Wednesday 15th March 10.00am Little Saints at the Salvation Army Hall, Watchet
7.00pm The Bible Course continues in The Meeting Room, Williton
Thursday 16th March 10.00am CAMEO at St Peter’s
Saturday 18th March 10.00am Flutes rehearse at Holy Cross
3.00pm Campfire Church at St Decuman's
BENEFICE TEAM INFORMATION
Please contact your churchwardens with enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. and any member of the Benefice team is happy to be contacted with general enquiries, requests for prayers, etc.
Benefice Team:
Revd Mark Phillips Vicar Tel: 01984-639669 email: revdmarkphillips@outlook.com
George Fenech Churchwarden St Peter’s Tel: 01984-633577 email: georgefenech44@gmail.com
Sue Withycombe Churchwarden St Peter’s Tel: 01984-632596 email: withysue10@gmail.com
Sarah Lander Churchwarden St Decuman’s Tel: 07765-881229 email: sclarkelander@gmail.com
Janet Bremner Churchwarden St Decuman’s Tel: 01984-632118 email: janetbremner31@btinternet.com
Julie Pelling Ordinand Tel: 07973-961083 email: julie@nickandju.plus.com
Donna Marsden Reader Tel: 01984-633707 email: donnamarsden01@yahoo.co.uk
Benefice Website: www.watchetandwillitonbenefice.com
Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/StPetersChurchWilliton
Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Tracey Gullis who can be contacted by telephone: 07361-811707
& by email: safeguardingstdecsstpeters@gmail.com